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After the Snowpocalypse of 2021, a lot of our customers were surprised to find that it had little impact on the mosquito population. We pointed out to them that Alaska has a horrible mosquito issue, and they don’t exactly have a warm winter. The fact is that, while some mosquitoes will die, the majority will … Continue reading What Temperatures Kill Mosquitoes? →

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week The last week of June every year is Mosquito Control Awareness Week (MCAW).  Some folks we talk to are surprised that there exists a week devoted to the mosquito, but if we can devote a week to sharks – who are responsible for a very, very small number of deaths, … Continue reading What is Mosquito Control Awareness Week? →

One of the questions we hear a lot is, “why do mosquitoes need blood anyway?” When you really sit down and think about it, this is a really good question. We thought we would tackle it here and provide some answers. Male mosquitoes are vegetarians/vegans and only feed on plant nectar. That’s why they spend … Continue reading Why Do Mosquitoes Need Blood? →

Mosquito Misting Systems have been in use since the 1990s when Fly Control Systems were used to protect valuable racehorses and were modified for home use. Since then, tens of thousands of systems have been installed in properties of homeowners across the US.   How Misting Systems Work A network of specially designed nozzles is … Continue reading How Mosquito Misting Systems Work →

As reported by a study from the Office of the Texas State Climatologist at Texas A&M University, “Texans should expect warmer weather, more wildfires, and urban flooding, and increased impact from hurricanes through 2036.” This warmer, wetter weather is sure to bring us many problems, one of which is a dramatic increase in mosquitoes. Our … Continue reading Want a Swat-Free Summer? →